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MENTAL MODEL · M6786

PRINCE2

PRINCE2
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Projects IN Controlled Environments, a project management methodology promoted by the UK government, emphasizing business case-driven, stage-based management, exception management, and clear role responsibilities.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Controllable project governance. Through stage gates and exception management mechanisms, ensure projects proceed within controllable limits, and detect and address deviations promptly.

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Anchor fast decisions

Project failures often occur because the 'business case' is forgotten during the process, and deviations are unmanaged. PRINCE2 is driven by the 'business case', dividing the project into controlled stages, with gates at the end of each stage; deviations exceeding tolerances trigger 'exception management' escalation, with clear role responsibilities (business, user, supplier separation), ensuring control at all times.

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